Emotional farewell to Josée Panet-Raymond: A chapter at L’Itinéraire ends

Emotional farewell to Josée Panet-Raymond: A chapter at L’Itinéraire ends

Celle, Deutschland - Josée Panet-Raymond, on July 14, 2025, writes her last text as editor-in-chief of L’Itinéraire. After over ten years in which she steered the fortunes of this important publication, she withdraws from the active role with an emotional farewell. She had decided a year ago to retire and left the organization with a feeling of fulfillment and gratitude for the shared experiences with her colleagues and the camelots, which she will miss. Panet-Raymond describes L’Itinéraire as a large family that combines all members through a common history and whose challenges they have always driven.

The past few years have been shaped by both challenges and successes. In the first year, the editorial team was faced with financial and organizational difficulties, but the takeover by the new managing director Luc Desjardin brought stability in 2016. Under his leadership, the team experienced a significant improvement in finances and the working atmosphere. Even during the difficult times of pandemic, the connection to the camelots remained strong - L’Itinéraire published online during this time and provided the sellers with necessary content.

challenges and success

Pandemie was a major challenge for L’Itinéraire. Many camelots had to leave the organization while new members have to join in, which always changed the community's dynamic. In order to support the important helpers of the organization, which are often marginalized and endangered, L’Itinéraire initiated a comprehensive campaign. On March 24, 2023, Camden's offices in Toronto and Montreal announced a generous advertising of $ 25,000 to support L’Itinéraire during this difficult time. Overall, the organization received a campaign worth $ 100,000, which was made possible by cooperations with media partners such as outfront and crack boom. This campaign aimed to raise awareness of the often overlooked sellers and generate quick donations.

The campaign, which was developed by a multidisciplinary team in less than two weeks, uses innovative formats on various media platforms. The interactive approach to La Presse+ and the visibility on over 100 digital displays in shops in Québec show how creative and committed the organization is to achieve your goals. Luc Desjardin emphasized the importance of the campaign for the sellers and the support they urgently need.

A look into the future

In view of the challenges that non -profit organizations are facing today, it is essential to adapt to new circumstances. Topics such as digitization, volunteering and social responsibility are now more relevant than ever. Organizations such as the WHU Center for Non-Profit Management and Social Impact demonstrate the need to develop strategies and expand skills in order to make social impact sustainable. However, the integration of non-profit perspectives in educational programs and the further training of executives in this area are becoming increasingly important.

The successor of Panet-Raymond will compete Karine Bénézet, which will continue the business of the L’Itinéraire with fresh wind and new ideas. It remains to be seen how the organization will develop in the coming years. One thing is certain: passion and commitment to the camelots will continue to be at the center of their mission. With a strong team and good partnerships, L’Tinéraire is well equipped for the challenges of the future.

In this sense, it remains to be hoped that L’Itinéraire will remain true to his tradition and, the challenges that the world continues to place to the non -profit organizations, is determined. Because there is still a lot to do here, and the family of L’Itinéraire will continue to hold together to be there for its members and society.

Further information can be found in the articles of les Affaires , Camden Publicité href = "https://www.whu.edu/de/fakultaet-forschung/economics-group/center-non-profit-management-and-social-impact/"> WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management .